Intel Core i3-3130M

The Intel Core i3-3130M is a dual-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. Due to Hyperthreading, the two cores can handle up to four threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.6 GHz, Turbo Boost is not supported. As its Sandy-Bridge-based predecessors, it offers a 3 MB L3-Cache.

Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and  DDR3(L)-1600 support.

The performance of the Core i3-3130M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance should be about 10-15 % faster compared to the old i3-2370M. Thanks to their Turbo Boost, Core-i5-models like the i5-3210M are significantly faster.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1100 MHz with Turbo Boost. Therefore, the performance should be similar to the AMD Radeon HD 6620G.

Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i3-3130M is rated at a TDP of 35 W. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i3.

Series	Intel Core i3
Codename	Ivy Bridge
Series: Core i3 Ivy Bridge Intel Core i3-3130M « 2.6 GHz 2 / 4  3 MB L3 Intel Core i3-3120M 2.5 GHz 2 / 4  3 MB L3 Intel Core i3-3110M 2.4 GHz 2 / 4  3 MB L3 Intel Core i3-3227U 1.9 GHz 2 / 4  3 MB L3 Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8 GHz 2 / 4  3 MB L3
Clock Rate	2600 MHz
Level 1 Cache	128 KB
Level 2 Cache	512 KB
Level 3 Cache	3 MB
Number of Cores / Threads	2 / 4
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)	35 Watt
Manufacturing Technology	22 nm
Max. Temperature	90 °C
Socket	FCBGA1023, FCPGA988
Features	HD Graphics 4000 (650-1100MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1100 MHz)
64 Bit	64 Bit support
Architecture	x86
Starting Price	$225 U.S.
Announcement Date	01/25/2013
Product Link (external)	Intel Core i3 3130M

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